Verification of Ohm's law.

Step 1

The circuit shown below is setup.

V
, values for resistance is calculated for each pair of reading
I
of V and I, which is then recorded in the table.
Using R =

Step 4
Plotting I-V graph
Using the values for V and I in the table a graph of I against is V is drawn up.
The graph will look like the one shown below.
I/A

Circuit diagram

V/V
Conclusion.
From the graph it can be concluded that,
Potential difference across a component is directly proportional to current,
provided the temperature is kept constant. (Ohms law).

Step 2

A table is drawn to record values for V, I and R.

V/ V

I/A

I/A

R/

Q. Describe the method you would

follow to find the resistance of the
Using the variable resistor,
current in
the the
circuit
component,
when
p.d is varied.
across the
Each time the current iscomponent
varied, readings
is V1 on the voltmeter and ammeter is
recorded in the table.

Step 3
Calculating resistance from the readings taken
0

V
The equation V= IR is rearranged to give R =
V/V
V1
I

Limitations
If the temperature of the conductor changes, the ohm's law does not hold
good because resistance of the conductor varies with temperature.
*Using I-V graph to find resistance.

Ohmic conductors.

I-V graphs for non-ohmic conductors

In an ohmic conductor,the p.d. across the conductor is directly proportional

to the current flowing through it.
As the temperature of the wire in the bulb
Ohmic conductors obey Ohms law.
increases, resistant increases.

Example: a metal wire in a circuit when its temperature is kept constant.

When resistance increases, current
(Temperature of a metal wiredecreases
can be kept constant by immersing it in water.)

1) bulb or filament lamp

2) thermistor

Thermistors have a lower resistance at higher

temperatures.

They let more current flow through them at higher

temperatures.
I-V graph for an ohmic conductor.

R
I/A

1
T

3) LDR (light dependent resistor)

V/V

Light dependent resistors have lower resistance

when there is more light.

More current flow through a LDR when there is

Non-ohmic conductors.

Non-ohmic conductors are those in which p.d is not directly proportional to

more light.
the current flowing through them.

Non-ohmic conductors does not obey Ohms law.